The Coconut Mama Staff

If you're baking something lemony, you generally have three choices: When I don't have time for #1, I always go straight to #3. Lemon extract is just better than lemon juice, because its flavor is so much more concentrated. Of course, that's only true if you buy good-quality lemon extract. And that, my friends, is what we're going to cover today. Let's dive in! What is lemon extract? It looks like [...]

Chances are good that, if you've ever tried to make a dessert with strong coconut flavors, you've encountered coconut extract. It's a great shortcut to get that strong coconut flavor permeating a dish...without having to crack open the coconut yourself. Plus - and this matters if you're trying to really control your texture and don't want dessicated coconut throughout your pie - coconut extract is totally smooth and adds no [...]

Almond extract is one of those sneaky ingredients that can make a huge difference in the quality and flavor of your baking. Getting great quality is paramount. So I wrote this explainer to give you all the details you'll need to get the best almond extract possible. (In addition to tips, tricks, and recipes so you get the most out of your high-quality almond extract!) First, what is almond extract? Almond extract is [...]

For coconut lovers, coconut extract is a low-calorie ingredient that adds a pop of coconut flavor to various foods and recipes. In fact, it’s a must-have in many family pantries! In this article, we explain exactly what coconut extract is and how it's made, its nutritional value, what it’s used for, and more! Comparing Coconut Extract vs Coconut Oil Both coconut extract and coconut oil are derived from coconuts. [...]

You know how you're not supposed to run with scissors? Well, you're DEFINITELY not supposed to juggle knives. But this chef is just 100% doing it, like it's no big deal. (Here's where I'll put in a disclaimer - obviously kitchen knife safety is super important, he's someone who's practiced for a super long time, he knows what he's doing, please do NOT try this at home.) But watching it's super fun. Especially [...]

I don't know about you, but whenever I've tried making dumplings, the results are usually... Not great? I mean, to be clear... Everything TASTES good. With noodle flour for the dumplings themselves, plus delicious ingredients (I love bok choy, lightly pickled carrots and onions, pork, and sesame oil - but you do you!), it's hard to have dumplings that don't taste good. And as long as you pan-fry them until they [...]